Would a health insurance company join forces with those who fought to keep carcinogenic pollution in public places? Californias largest insurer, Kaiser, did hire a lobbying firm associated with fighting legislation to limit smoking in public places. Principals of that firm were also involved in support of marketing cigarettes to children for more than a decade. Kaiser, in fact, spent more on lobbying to kill AB 52 ($4,955,503) than any other CA...more
Regardless of the age you are right now, unless of course you are too young too care, health is probably something you will think about from time to time the rest of your life. Health is tied to diet, exercise, avoiding foods that can cause health problems and all these suggestions will help keep a person health and toned.Another key component that should be a part of a staying health kit is a health insurance policy that will be like a best...more
The importance of medical and health insurance cannot be overstated, but with the way the economy has been going of late, more and more people are losing employment and the benefits that go with it. Health insurance is one of the greatest benefits of being employed, and losing it could mean a massive financial disadvantage. The financial crisis which faces most countries has created growing national trends in which more and more people are opting to sacrifice medical benefits for other opportunities.If you lost your medical benefits and health insurance or never had coverage in the first place, there are many options which you can explore to get proper medical attention. By exploring various media, it is possible to get treatment without severe financial repercussions. If you are about to lose or have recently lost your job, but still have some savings which you can use to extend coverage, the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) stipulates that insurance coverage can be extended up to 18 months, but must be handled entirely by the insured. It can be quite expensive if you have not saved a sizable amount during your employment period however. There are...more
Taking out employee health insurance is vitally important. As medical costs for the uninsured spiral out of control it"s more important than ever to be properly protected against any eventuality. Employee health insurance itself is actually provided by your employer as opposed to you having to take it out yourself. If however, your insurance does...more
Not having any health coverage is a disaster waiting to happen. None of us knows when we are going to need it, and, without any cover at all, could actually stop you getting it when you suddenly need it in an emergency. Do not adopt the attitude that this is not going to happen to you. None of are aware of what the future holds for us, and, no...more
Life without health insurance is no laughing matter. No matter who you are or no matter how healthy you have been every person who was diagnosed with any serious health problem considered themselves healthy up until their diagnosis date. Sometimes a lack of symptoms can be misleading as an indicator of good health.As a result, most men and women want to have health insurance but with the cost of everything on the rise it's easy to understand how it is that most individuals end up reducing or eliminating their health insurance coverage entirely. It's one need that is easy to ignore as long as you appear well.Of course, when symptoms arise then there is little you can do to ensure good health and by this time you might be lucky enough to get some help from Medicaid if you are lucky but most people don't want to find themselves in this type of crisis and they also won't want to find out that they are only eligible for limited cash treatments because of their lack of health insurance. Medical bills can really stack up quickly and therefore it is best to not allow yourself to get into this type of situation.When it comes to medical care there are some things that you can do if you are...more
10 years ago nobody may have forecast how desperately the National health service would fare as an organisation, regretfully it is no longer efficient. Reform, cut backs and horror stories with regards to deficiency of drugs, simple hygiene and...more
We all know that maintaining our health insurance policy is one of the best ways to protect our financial future. However, even if we do have a policy with comprehensive coverage, there is still a possibility for our financial stability to crumble in...more
Generally it is the choice of the consumer to decide if they want these extras but in some cases they may be built into a policy. Some of these can be beneficial to people, but it is up to the individual what they want to be insured for therefore if...more
If life were a fairy tale, everyone would have health insurance that was inexpensive and covered every possible medical expense you can think of. Unfortunately, though, none of us are Cinderella or Prince Charming, and the woodland creatures have not...more
Being pregnant is a fun and exciting time. Husbands and wives eagerly anticipate the joy of meeting their newborn and they plan for the day the baby will arrive by setting up a nursery, finding a pediatrician, preparing by stocking up on diapers,...more
Florida is one of the states that has filed a lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act challenging the constitutionality of the mandate to get minimal health insurance coverage. While some politicians seem to think they are experts on how to fix...more